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In the meeting room of the Team Rockets Castle.
"Hello? Chairman."
Mammon sat at the head of the table, legs crossed, looking quite relaxed and at ease.
He was on the phone with Charles Goodshow. That's right, Charles Goodshow had called him.
"Mammon, have you heard about what happened in Alola?" Charles Goodshow's tone was a bit heavy.
Beside Charles Goodshow were Giovanni and officer Jenny. However, Giovanni was currently deep in thought, looking at the intelligence provided by Alola's Lusamine.
Rainbow Rocket???
"Yes, my people have reported it as well." Mammon nodded.
It wasn't surprising that Charles Goodshow received the news, as even though Lusamine controlled the Alola League, there were still many League personnel.
With Rainbow Rocket launching a major offensive, even capturing the Aether Paradise Artificial Island, Lusamine naturally couldn't keep such a significant situation a secret.
"Mammon, this matter is no small thing. That organization calls itself Rainbow Rocket, and according to Chairman Lusamine's report, they likely come from other worlds!"
Charles Goodshow's tone was serious and worried.
Damn it, when he first received this news, Charles Goodshow was completely stunned.
He had lived so many years; what kind of storms hadn't he seen?
But this was truly a first for him. People from another world had actually invaded?!
"I've heard about that too." Mammon's tone remained calm.
"So Mammon, what do you think we should do?"
Charles Goodshow frowned, a bit indecisive at the moment.
This was why he specifically came to ask Mammon. After all, the Pokémon League was no longer the sole dominant power in this world.
Strictly speaking, it was co-governed with Team Rockets, and Team Rockets' combat power needed no elaboration.
"Chairman, the enemy has already attacked our doorstep. What do you think we should do now?"
Mammon couldn't help but be amused, asking back with a chuckle.
No wonder Lance had such a tense relationship with the Kanto League back then. Charles Goodshow was truly getting old now.
Even at this point, he was still hesitating about what to do.
It had to be said, it was indeed true that people become indecisive as they age.
"…If, I mean if, Mammon, what if we drive all these people out this time and cause hostilities between the two worlds…"
Charles Goodshow hesitated for a moment, still somewhat unsure.
Giovanni instinctively looked up at Charles Goodshow upon hearing this. officer Jenny on the side also looked like she wanted to speak but ultimately remained silent.
officer Jenny and Giovanni exchanged glances, sighing softly and shaking their heads with a tacit understanding.
"Then we'll just fight back."
Mammon chuckled lightly, without hesitation.
"They dared to come and attack us, so why can't we fight back? Chairman, I think you're a bit too conservative."
Mammon said plainly.
Charles Goodshow remained silent.
"I probably understand your idea of valuing peace, and your concerns, as that other world is completely unknown to us."
"But with all due respect, the moment they arrived, they directly attacked the Aether Paradise Artificial Island. This also shows that they came with malicious intent."
"There's no room for compromise. Regardless, they came with the intention of invading our world."
Mammon picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea, clearing his throat.
"Since they resort to violence, we will respond with violence! There is no other option."
"I have already gathered all the Top Executives, Chairman. You can just wait for my great victory."
Hearing Mammon's words, Charles Goodshow had nothing more to say and sighed after a long silence.
He also knew that Mammon's approach was correct. Perhaps he had indeed lost his resolute and decisive will.
He was truly old after all.
"In that case, I will have the League Champion assist you." Charles Goodshow said.
He also knew that this organization called Rainbow Rocket was not simple, seemingly possessing several legendary Pokémon.
"No need, Chairman. Just a bunch of barbarians from another world; let our Team Rockets handle this."
"I want to see what qualifications they have to call themselves Team Rockets, and how they dare to try and seize our territory."
Mammon sneered.
These words made Charles Goodshow couldn't help but smile. As expected, he was indeed from the underworld before?
Hanging up the phone, Charles Goodshow looked at his phone, lost in thought.
"With Mammon's strength and those Top Executives, I think dealing with Rainbow Rocket won't be a problem, Chairman. You don't need to worry."
officer Jenny, thinking Charles Goodshow was worried, spoke up.
She genuinely thought so. Although the intelligence suggested that Rainbow Rocket seemed formidable.
They could traverse world barriers and brought several legendary Pokémon.
But if that was all their capability, officer Jenny could only say that they were still far from being able to defeat Mammon.
"No, I'm not worried about Mammon. With Mammon taking action, he will surely achieve a great victory."
Charles Goodshow shook his head.
"Then what were you just thinking, Chairman?" officer Jenny was a little confused.
"I was thinking, Team Rockets… why are Team Rockets in other worlds so powerful?"
Charles Goodshow genuinely sighed.
Giovanni: "…"
officer Jenny: (°A°`)
But then again, Charles Goodshow's sentiment was not unfounded.
Their world's Team Rockets was already extremely powerful. Not to mention Mammon, the number of Top Executives in the double digits, and the High Executives, hadn't even been counted carefully.
Even without Mammon, Team Rockets' overall strength was already terrifying.
And now this Rainbow Rocket, invading from a parallel world, was certainly no ordinary force.
After all, if they could invade across worlds, how could they not be powerful?
It was just so ridiculously exaggerated!!
"Indeed, Team Rockets… truly extraordinary." officer Jenny suddenly felt a deep sense of agreement.
"I just wonder, who is the boss of this Rainbow Rocket? Could it also be Mammon?"
Charles Goodshow suddenly developed a deep curiosity about the leader of Rainbow Rocket.
It couldn't possibly be Mammon again, could it? That should be impossible.
Giovanni: "…"
In fact, Giovanni was also very curious. It shouldn't be his parallel world self… right?
He should go and confirm it himself.
"Chairman, I want to go and assist Mammon."
Giovanni said seriously to Charles Goodshow in his magnetic voice.
"You want to go? You may."
Charles Goodshow naturally wouldn't refuse. Although Mammon said he didn't need the League's assistance and that Team Rockets could handle it.
But no matter what, facing invaders from another world, their League also had to provide some help, didn't they?
Moreover, it was good to have Giovanni assist, as Giovanni was Mammon's father after all.
"Then I'll go to the Team Rockets Castle to find Mammon first."
"Alright. Oh, and Giovanni, when you're there, help me see who the leader of that Rainbow Rocket is."
Charles Goodshow's words made Giovanni's mouth twitch imperceptibly.
"Yes."
After speaking, Giovanni left the office. He was going to find Mammon… In the Alola region, the Aether Paradise Artificial Island had now been completely occupied by Rainbow Rocket.
Rainbow Giovanni and the others had made Lusamine's mansion their base.
"Boss, all members have arrived."
A subordinate reported to Rainbow Giovanni.
"Hmm, maintain vigilance, and then await orders."
Rainbow Giovanni said slowly without turning his head, his eyes still fixed on the two photos on the wall of the hall.
"Yes!"
The Team Rockets executive member retreated.
"Hehe~ Boss, it seems your counterpart in this world is quite impressive."
A low chuckle came, and Rainbow Ghetsis, dressed in bizarre, luxurious attire, slowly walked over and spoke to Rainbow Giovanni.
Rainbow Giovanni was noncommittal, his gaze still fixed on the photos on the wall.
The one above was a group photo of Lusamine, Lillie, and Gladion, which Rainbow Giovanni didn't care about.
But the equally conspicuous one below was different.
That was a photo of Lillie and Mammon, but it wasn't just the two of them. Beside them was a handsome young man with red hair, and behind them was a man with a buzz cut wearing a suit.
"Giovanni…"
Rainbow Giovanni's eyes gazed at the familiar middle-aged man in the suit with a gentle smile in the photo.
Rainbow Giovanni didn't recognize the other three, but he was all too familiar with this middle-aged man in the suit.
Giovanni!!
Although the Giovanni in the photo had a slightly rounder face and physique than himself, Rainbow Giovanni would absolutely not mistake him.
And from this photo, it should undoubtedly be a family photo.
This world's Giovanni… actually had a son (or daughter)???
Rainbow Giovanni's brows unconsciously furrowed slightly, and a hint of displeasure was evident on his dark face.
Giovanni, instead of focusing on grand ambitions and wielding his power, actually married and had children??
It was truly… too disappointing!!
"Boss, I've also uncovered some very interesting news."
Acutely noticing the displeasure in Rainbow Giovanni's eyes, Rainbow Ghetsis's smirk was absolutely uncontrollable.
After all, for Rainbow Ghetsis, joining Rainbow Rocket was to fulfill his greater desires.
He had always wanted to control Rainbow Giovanni, because controlling Rainbow Giovanni meant controlling the entire Rainbow Rocket.
However… Rainbow Giovanni was deep-minded and evil, truly too dangerous, which previously forced Rainbow Ghetsis to proceed cautiously and slowly.
"Tell me." Rainbow Giovanni looked at Rainbow Ghetsis with interest upon hearing this.
"This world also has a Team Rockets." Rainbow Ghetsis curled his lips.
"Oh?" Rainbow Giovanni was a little surprised.
This world also had Team Rockets? Then what about Giovanni?
Team Rockets should belong to 'Giovanni'!
If that's the case, why did this world's 'Giovanni' marry and have children?
And looking at the situation, he was probably close to having grandchildren, wasn't he?
"That's right, but this world's Team Rockets isn't led by your parallel world counterpart, Boss, but by someone named Mammon."
Rainbow Ghetsis recalled the information he had found online, and his eyes also showed a hint of strangeness.
"Mammon?" Rainbow Giovanni repeated the name twice, but it didn't ring any bells.
"Then what about 'Giovanni'?"
Rainbow Giovanni was still more concerned about 'Giovanni'.
He always believed that his parallel world counterpart could never be an ordinary person!
Anyone named 'Giovanni' could never be ordinary—this was Rainbow Giovanni's absolute confidence.
"This world's Giovanni is the Kanto League Champion." Rainbow Ghetsis couldn't help but laugh.
"?"
Rainbow Giovanni showed a look of astonishment for the first time, looking towards Rainbow Ghetsis.
What did this guy just say??
"It's absolutely true. I just found it online and confirmed it."
Rainbow Ghetsis added affirmatively.
"…I see."
Rainbow Giovanni pondered for a long time, and then he couldn't help but smile, though this smile was extremely meaningful.
Rainbow Giovanni's gaze returned to the familiar middle-aged man with the buzz cut in the suit in the photo on the wall, and the smile on his lips slowly became imbued with intense malice.
"Bearing the name 'Giovanni,' yet so… fallen?"
"It seems it's time to make him 'wake up' properly."